Harpist Catrin Finch launches a brand new event on Friday from 8pm, when five emerging artists from the classical world will perform.

At the end of the evening, you'll get to vote for your favourite and the winner will receive free studio time. Tickets are £15 on the door.

4. Best in Live Stand-up Comedy at Glee Club, Cardiff

Get your weekend underway with a good laugh, as four brilliant comics bring their humour to the capital. Gary Little, Matt Rees, Elis James and Jarred Christmas will be performing on Friday and Saturday from 7.15pm.

Tickets are £15/£17.50 on Friday and Saturday, respectively with student entry priced at £5. You can book online or via the box office on 0871 472 0400.

5. Rock for Cancer Aid II at the Queens Hall, Narberth

Pembrokeshire-based band Down with the Enemy launch their EP this Saturday from 8pm. The rock group will be donating all profits from the night to two cancer charities, so go along for some live music and a good cause.

Join Robin Hood and his band of merry men this weekend for a classic tale of good and evil. There will be performances at 7pm between Friday and Sunday, with an additional matinee show at 2.30pm on Saturday.

Tickets are £8 for adults and £5 for concessions, and can be purchased online or via the box office on 029 2087 8444.

7. Derren Brown at the Grand Theatre, Swansea

Ooh, enjoy an evening of magic and mystery as Brown comes to Swansea. The mind-control master will be closing his week-long stint in the city with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm

If you fancy going along, tickets are still available and are priced between £26 and £40 dependent on seating area. You can book online or via the box office on 01792 475715.

Things get classical in Abertystwyth as part of the Gregynog Festival this Friday from 7pm. Focused on the theme of conflict in commemoration of the World War One centenary, the music will include pieces by composers George Butterworth and Morfydd Owen.

Tickets are £15 for adults and £7.50 for concessions, you can book online or via 01970 623232.

9. Late Night Friday at Tredegar House, Newport

Forget dress-down Fridays, it's all about putting on your glad rags as Tredegar House stays open until 9pm. Take part in a 1930s house party and enjoy a dance and a cocktail or two.

Normal admission applies to the site at £7.20 for adults, £3.60 for children and £18 for families.

10. Sense and Sensibility at Erddig, Wrexham

Jane Austen's literary classic is brought to life on Saturday evening by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company. You'll be able to enjoy an outdoor performance of the 18th century novel from 6.30pm and you're invited to bring a picnic along with you.

Tickets are £14 for adults, £10 for children and £42 for a family and can be booked online or via 0844 249 1895.

11. Horrible Histories at the New Theatre, Cardiff

Kids will love exploring the past with this live, interactive stage show. Meet notable characters from centuries gone-by in the Barmy Britain themed production and see how much you learn this weekend.

The historical happenings take place on Friday at 10.30am and 7pm, along with Saturday at 11am, 2.30pm and 6pm. Tickets start at £9 and can be purchased online or via 029 2087 8889.

Explore the past with Horrible Histories

12. Murder Mystery Dinner at Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli

Cluedo comes to life in Llanelli on Friday from 7pm, when you'll hop aboard the SS Tatiana 'moored' at the hotel. It's all rather posh, you'll need to dress in black tie and then see if you can solve the suspicious goings-on in groups.

If you fancy an evening of mystery, tickets are £30 each and can be booked via 01554 778298.

13. Swansea Pride at Singleton Park

The annual LGBT festival takes place on Saturday from 1pm at the lacrosse field. There'll be live music and celebrations including a performance from dance act Cascada.

Tickets are £8 for standard and £25 for VIP, you can purchase your wristbands online and on the day.

14. Shearing on the Farm at RSPB Lake Vyrnwy, Powys

If you've ever wanted to see sheep shearing in action, you're in luck.

On Saturday from 1pm, the nature reserve's expert will be removing the Welsh mountain sheep's wooly coats - bless.

It's £5 for adults and £2.50 for children, and you'll also learn a little bit about where the wool goes and how it is processed.

15. Cardiff Ardwyn Singers at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff

The Cardiff-based choir celebrates 50 years of making music with a gala concert on Saturday from 7.30pm. Expect old and new favourites from the singers in this celebratory performance.

Tickets are £12 for adults and £10 for concessions, you can book online or via 029 2039 1391.

16. Ffiliffest at Caerphilly Castle

Celebrate all things Welsh with the open-air summer festival packed with crafts, storytelling, literature, live music and food stalls.

The fun gets underway on Saturday from 11am and is £5.50 for adults, £4.10 for concessions and £16.50 for a family.

17. Hay Summer Food Festival, Hay-on-Wye

For alfresco eating this weekend, you'll want to head to this fantastic foodie festival in the market town on Saturday from 10am.

With over 50 stalls bursting with local produce, you'll have plenty to get sampling and tasting - that's lunch and dinner sorted, then.

The event will take place in the memorial car park and is free to attend.

18. BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire

The annual Summer Garden Party heads to Wales for the first time this year and is a must for the green-fingered among us.

Expect all sorts of horticultural fun on Sunday including Q&As with gardening gurus Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness, Chris Beardshaw and many more.

Tickets are £8.50 and can be purchased via 01558 667148.

BBC Radio 4 heads to the National Botanic Garden

19. Teddy Bears' Concert at the Riverfront, Newport

Grab a cuddly toy and go along to this brilliant children's concert that encourages singing and interaction from an early age. Suitable for those under five, the music making gets started at 11am on Saturday and is run by the award-winning Little Notes.

Entry is £5.50 for adults, £4.50 for concessions and £16 for a family. You can book online and via 01633 656757.

20. Wales Dance Platform at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

The WMC plays host to an evening of cultural celebration on Friday, as part of the city-wide festival of dance, performance and film.

There will be performances at 6.15pm and 8pm from independent artists including Cai Tomos and Gareth Chambers.

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